Protein Fiber Packed Turkey Sausage Lentil Soup

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Sausage + Lentil Soup

Serves 8

Protein packed, fiber rich, and ready in minutes. What else should a recipe do for you?

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time: 45 min

Total Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil

2 cups chopped onion

1 cup chopped celery

4 ounces turkey sausage,

chopped (about ¾ cup)

2 teaspoons dried thyme

1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper

4 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

1 can (14 ½ ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained

1 cup lentils

5 ounces fresh baby spinach

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onions and celery, stirring about 3 minutes or until softened. Add sausage and cook, while stirring, until brown. Add the spices and herbs, stirring for another 2 minutes. Stir in broth, tomatoes and lentils, and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until lentils are tender. Add fresh spinach, stir and simmer until wilted. Serve hot.